{"product_id":"robert-silverbergs-belzagor-hardcover","title":"Robert Silverberg's Belzagor - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Silverberg\u003c\/b\u003e (Created by), \u003cb\u003ePhilippe Thirault\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBruno Lecigne\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis re-release of fan-favorite adaptation of Robert Silverberg's \u003ci\u003eDownward to the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e is accompanied by the highly-anticipated \u003ci\u003eChildren of Belzagor\u003c\/i\u003e, the original and never before released sequel.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the mind of legendary American science-fiction writer Robert Silverberg. What began in his acclaimed \u003ci\u003eDownward to the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e continues in this collection! \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFirst, \u003ci\u003eReturn to Belzagor\u003c\/i\u003e, the fan-favorite adaptation of Downward to the Earth as adapted by writer Philippe Thirault and Eisner-nominated artist Laura Zuccheri. Then, the story continues in the all-new \u003ci\u003eChildren of Belzagor\u003c\/i\u003e, a Silverberg-approved tale of legacy and the lasting effects of colonialism, never before released in English. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Return to Belzagor \u003c\/b\u003e- Ex-lieutenant Eddie Gundersen returns to Belzagor, where he left behind his youthful illusions, the love of his life, and a shameful history as a brutal colonialist. Today, the planet has been returned to its two native, intelligent species: the Nildoror and the Sulidoror. Acting as a guide for a scientific expedition deep within native territory, Gundersen confronts his inner demons and settles old scores with a planet that hasn't yet revealed all its secrets to him. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: The Children of Belzagor \u003c\/b\u003e- Belzagor is as beautiful and mysterious as ever, and the remnants of the former Earth colony are virtually restored to the planet's native inhabitants. Gundersen, now initiated into some of the planet's secrets, thinks he can live a quiet life there. But threatened with expulsion due to his colonizing past, he is forced to accept a dangerous quest that will lead him to the Ice Country, to the farthest reaches of Belzagor's unexplored territories... This journey confronts him not only with the secrets that the planet still holds, but also with old enmities.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilippe Thirault is a French novelist and comics writer who was born in Paris in 1967. In the late 1990s, he published the novel Feathered Serpent, the trilogy Hemoglobin Blues, and his first comic series, the critically acclaimed Miss: Better Living Through Crime. He has since become a very prolific comic book creator, writing series such as Thousand Faces, The Hounds of Hell, Balkans Arena and Mandalay. He often writes stories with a historical or fantastic setting and runs writing workshops in Paris. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSam Timel is an American author known for writing the series \"Milan K.\" and contributing to \"Redhand: Twilight of the Gods\". \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLaura Zuccheri is an Italian artist who has worked on numerous Italian publications including \"Ken Parker\" magazine, \"The Condemned\" and \"Hardware\" (Sergio Bonelli). She won the The Grand Guinigi Award for Best Art at Lucca Festival for her \"Swords of Glass\" work.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 208\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.79 x 10.47 x 7.87 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763900514592,"sku":"9781643376929","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/cb6d9b6794e1e9879e5c034e4f6daed6.webp?v=1780241782","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/robert-silverbergs-belzagor-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}